Michael Monroe Merritt (born July 28, 1955), American musician

Background

Merritt, Michael Monroe was born on July 28, 1955 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of James and Dorothy Viola Merritt.

Education

Studied jazz bass guitar, James "Jymie" Merritt, 1971-1972; studied double bass with Eligio Rossi, Settlement Music School, 1972-1973; studied with percussionist/composer, Warren McLendon.

Career

Bass guitarist, Forerunner/Nuclei, Philadelphia, 1973-1977; bass guitarist, Johnny "Clyde" Copeland, New York City, 1981-1989; bassist, Ruth Brown, Switzerland tour, 1985; bassist, Johnnie Johnson, international tours, since 1989; bass guitarist NBC's Late Night with Conan O'Brien's band, Max Weinberg Seven, New York City, since 1993. Sideman on gigs with Al Kooper, Donald Fagen, Phoebe Snow, Kenny Neal, Hubert Sumlin, Chuck Berry, many others.

Achievements

Michael Monroe Merritt has been listed as a notable Musician by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member NARAS, American Federation Musicians.

Connections

Married Savitri Gita Ragoonath, November 13, 1991. Children: Adom Ravi, Indu Angelica.

Father:: James Merritt
Mother:: Dorothy Viola Merritt
Spouse:: Savitri Gita Ragoonath
child:: Indu Angelica Merritt
child:: Adom Ravi Merritt

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